2004 Jaguar S-Type Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 20%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2004 Jaguar S-Type, 20% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,600 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While on the expressway while coming to a stop my car switched into reverse on its own while it was in the drive.the car began to drive backwards almost causing a major crash on i64 east in virginia. This nearly resulted in me losing my life as well as passengers and other drivers. The car also has an automatic parking lock engaging error which locked my entire car and prevented me from driving. This also occurred and nearly a week ago in drive thru a week ago. While in the drive thru the car locked in park and would not allow me to drive. …”
NHTSA complaint #11010580, filed 2017-07, 151,000 miles“I saw on the news today how a lady was entering a restaurant parking lot and her vehicle sudden lurched forward and caused her to crash into a fence. Well if the car was a Jaguar s type I'm sure the company would tell her what they told me. There is nothing wrong with the car. I had 2004 Jaguar s type twice the car lurched forward when I was pulling into a parking spot. I had both feet on the brake and I was shifting through the gears to get the car to stop. In one incident the car stopped about 5ft. Into the spot in front of me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10319102, filed 2010-03, 30,000 miles“Parking brake failure, disc not availabe and engine failed. All these indicators came on one after the other and the brakes would not stop the car, nor would the car accelerate. The car leaped forward and then slowed to a stop on its own. Dealer stated they repaired the recall items and could not state why the problem persistsed it happened three times, and the vehiclewas still covered by full factory warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10187237, filed 2007-04, 48,600 miles“Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration when the brake pedal was applied. Taken to the dealer 4 times, but the cause was undetermined. Dealer blames the consumer for the failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10108940, filed 2005-02“Dt: 2004 Jaguar s type. The consumer states the vehicle cuts off when driving. It has been to the dealership a number of times. When getting ready to take off it will not accelerate. This has caused a minor accident. There were no injuries, and minor damage to the bumper. Vehicle will operate 3-4 weeks and then it will cut off. There is no warning that this is going to happen. The dealership replaced two sensors. The vehicle sunvisor broke. The coolant pump outlet hose had to be replaced. The restricted performance light illuminated, the dealer had to order a new intake air box. …”
NHTSA complaint #10133557, filed 2005-09Related service bulletins
- 10012513Mar 1, 2005Rough idle, restricted performance, and poor harsh transmission shifts. Diagnostic trouble codes p0174, p0171, p0301 to p0308, p1316 and p1582 may be stored in the engine control…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Jaguar S-Type
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Jaguar S-Type
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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